3D Character Rigging – The Arm: Setting up the Arm (Part 1-2)
In this tutorial we look at how to make a arm rig. Both the FK and the IK, with a Switch between them.
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Modeling an Airplane(Part 1-2) by Andrew Klein
In part 1 and 2 of this 10 part series, Andrew Klein covers cropping images and changing levels in Photoshop to create suitable image planes for Maya and looks at creating and setting a project in Maya.
Maya Modeling Basics: Chair Part 4
This video from Andrew Klein (www.andrewklein.net) covers creating the arms and legs of the chair, and using duplicate special to make symmetrical halves.
3D Character Rigging – Setting Up The Skeleton (Part 1-4)
In these tutorials we look at how to rig a character from scratch, and we do it proper.
Painting Weights
In this tutorial we look at how to paint weights in Maya, it is useful if you are rigging organic models.
Rotating Wheel with SetDriven Key
This time it is about optimizing simple animation steps.
3D Character Rigging – The Leg: Robberhuse(Part 4-6)
In these tutorials we look at how to rig a character from scratch, and we do it proper.
The progress of modelling a Character
1. I am modelling this character using Maya 4. The sole purpose of making this character is fun. At this time, I dont really know where it will all end, but lets see how it evolves :) This is where the screenshorts start. To sum up what happend, then I started by creating a poly […]
Tutorial “Ambient Occlusion with VRay – Maya”
I just want to show you a quick and easy method to create ambient occlusion using Maya and VRay.
Level Of Detail Groups in Maya
This video from artist and educator Andrew Klein, covers how to use LOD (or, Level of Detail) Groups inside of Maya, version 2009.
Modeling a head using Nurbs-Polygon technique by Sasan Rafiee
In this technique we first create a low detail head by nurbs patch modeling then convert it to a polygon object, then we add detail to it. The reason is that we have more control on the basic shape in Nurbs modeling and then we apply powerful tools in polygon modeling to add details. You […]
Rigid Body
Hello friends In this tutorial I will show you how to work with (Active rigid bodies) and (Passive rigid bodies) to collide object in the scene. Dynamics has really nice effect to create real visual effects its commonly use in the movies and the industrial projects. ok lets turn to start, open Maya or if […]
The Making of “The Steam Master”
Being a “making of”, this tutorial is intended for people with a prior understanding of the basic tools used for modeling and texturing. This is not a step by step walkthrough, but more of a project overview.
Tutorial “Vray Material in Maya”
In this Quick Tutorial I want to show you the basics of setting up a Vray Material in Maya. It is a really straight forward renderer so its pretty easy to use.
Maya Modeling Basics: Chair Part 5
This video from Andrew Klein (www.andrewklein.net) covers how to create the back of the chair and the final grouping to complete the project.
3D Character Rigging – Setting Up The Skeleton (Part 2-4)
In these tutorials we look at how to rig a character from scratch, and we do it proper.
Head Modelling (1/2)
This tutorial diggs deep into the unknown land of head modelling.
Quick Tip: ZDepth+Nuke
Quick Tip: Creating a Simple Depth Map Pass Manually in Maya for Nuke Composites
Ford Focus Tutorial Series by Alex: Part 1
Hi everyone. This is part 1 of my tutorial series on how to model a ford focus WRX. In this part you will learn how to properly set up the image planes. Now you might think that we should get straight into modeling but reference images are very important and this is just a good […]
3D Character Rigging – The Leg: Robberhuse (Part 5-6)
In these tutorials we look at how to rig a character from scratch, and we do it proper.
Advanced VrayFur Tutorial for Maya
The tutorial gives you an in-depth look on how to model grass planes, how to fake dynamics for realistic grass movement